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Caprese Panini

A quick and easy panini version of the classic caprese salad. The amounts are somewhat rough and will vary based on the size of the bread you bought. Use enough mozzy and tomato to cover evenly.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: &amp, Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • Olive oil
  • Roasted garlic 6 cloves
  • 6 slices sliced mozzarella (or enough to cover your bread)
  • 6 slices of roma tomato or enough to cover your bread
  • 1 T balsamic glaze or to taste
  • 1 T basil cut to a chiffonade

Method
 

  1. Preheat a panini press to medium-high heat.
  2. Lightly brush olive oil onto one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Using a butter knife, spread three cloves of garlic onto the non-oiled side of each slice of bread.
  4. Top one slice with even layers of mozzarella and tomato. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle on basil.
  5. Top with the remaining slice of bread, oil side up.
  6. Place in your panini press and cook 3-6 minutes depending on how melty you want the mozzarella to be.